Courtesy of LehighSports.com BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Recent Lehigh men's basketball graduate Tim Kempton has accepted an opportunity to play for the Milwaukee Bucks' Summer League team from July 7-17 at the Thomas and Mack Center and Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, with hopes of earning an NBA contract for the upcoming 2017-18 season. Kempton will become Lehigh's second graduate in four … [Read more...] about Kempton to play NBA Summer League with Milwaukee Bucks
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2017 NBA Draft Winners and Losers
By SAMEER KUMAR WINNERS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES Acquired: Jimmy Butler, Justin Patton (16th pick) Lost: Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, Lauri Markkanen (7th pick) The Timberwolves acquired a superstar player in forward Jimmy Butler and the 16th pick while just giving up guards Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn and the rights to the 7th pick. The Wolves later drafted Creighton … [Read more...] about 2017 NBA Draft Winners and Losers
Thursday Forecast: 2017 NBA Draft
By SAMEER KUMAR 1. Philadelphia 76ers - Washington Freshman PG Markelle Fultz 23.2 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, 5.9 assists per game Fultz is the clear cut pick #1 pick in this year's draft. A core of Fultz, Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid (assuming he stays healthy) and Dario Saric will be dynamic for years to come. The Upper Marlboro, MD native's ability to shoot … [Read more...] about Thursday Forecast: 2017 NBA Draft
Durant garners MVP; Warriors win finals 4-1
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 129 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 120 (GSW WINS 4-1) OAKLAND - Kevin Durant exploded for 39 points, seven rebounds and five assists to help the Warriors defeat the Cavaliers 4-1 in the series and secure their second NBA championship in two years. Durant, who picked up Finals MVP, averaged 35.2 PPG, 8.4 RPG and 5.4 APG in this year's finals. Stephen Curry poured … [Read more...] about Durant garners MVP; Warriors win finals 4-1
NBA Finals: Kyrie drops 40; Cavs stay alive
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 137 GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 116 (GSW LEADS 3-1) CLEVELAND - Kyrie Irving exploded for 40 points as the Cavaliers ended the Warriors perfect post-season run in a physical game. LeBron James added 31 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his ninth career triple-double, breaking the record of eight held by Magic Johnson. Kevin Love and J.R. Smith scored 23 … [Read more...] about NBA Finals: Kyrie drops 40; Cavs stay alive